Turkey Announces Protectionist Measures against Imports of Textile and Clothing Goods from China (hktdc.com)

Category	Product
2	Woven fabrics of cotton, other than gauze, terry fabrics, pile fabrics, chenille fabric situlle and other fabrics
4	Shirts, T-shirts, lightweight fine knit roll, polo or turtle necked jumpers and pullovers (other than of wool or fine animal hair), undervests and the like, knitted or crocheted
5	Jerseys, pullovers, slip-overs, waistcoats, twinsets, cardigans, bed-jackets and jumpers (other than jackets and blazers), anoraks, windcheaters, waister jackets and the like, knitted or crocheted
6	Men's or boys' woven breeches, shorts other than swimwear and trousers (including slacks), women's or girls' woven trousers and slacks, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres; lower parts of tracksuits with lining, other than category 16 or 29, of cotton or of man-made fibres
7	Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, whether or not knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres
8	Men's or boys' shirts, other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres
9	Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics of cotton; toilet linen and kitchen linen other than knitted or crocheted, of terry towelling and woven terry fabrics, of cotton
10	Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted
12	Panty-hose and tights, stockings, understockings, socks, ankle-socks, sockettes and the like, knitted or crocheted, other than for babies, including stockings for varicose veins, other than products of category 70
13	Men's or boys' underpants and briefs, women's or girls' knickers and briefs, knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres
14	Men's or boys' woven overcoats, raincoats and other coats, cloaks and capes, of wool, of cotton or of man-made textile fibres (other than parkas) (of category 21)
15	Women's or girls' woven overcoats, raincoats and other coats, cloaks and capes, jackets and blazers, of wool, of cotton or of man-made textile fibres (other than parkas) (of category 21)
16	Men's or boys' suits and ensembles other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres, excluding ski suits; men's or boys' tracksuits with lining, with an outer shell of a single identical fabric, of cotton or of man-made fibres
17	Men's or boys' jackets and blazers; other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres
18	Men's or boys' singlets and other vests underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, other than knitted or crocheted Women's or girls' singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, night dresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, other than knitted or crocheted
20	Bed linen, other than knitted or crocheted
21	Parkas; anoraks, windcheaters, waister jackets and the like, other than knitted or crocheted of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres; upper parts of tracksuits with lining other than category 16 and 29, of cotton or of man-made fibres
24	Men's or boys' night shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted Women's or girls' night dresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted
26	Women's or girls' dresses, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres
27	Women's or girls' skirts, including divided skirts
28	Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres
29	Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres, excluding ski suits; women's or girls' tracksuits with lining, with an outer shell of an identical fabric, of cotton or of man-made fibres
31	Brassieres, woven, knitted or crocheted
36	Woven fabrics of continuous artificial fibres, other than those for tyres of category 114
39	Table linen, toilet and kitchen linen, other than knitted or crocheted, other than of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics of cotton
50	Woven fabrics of sheep's or lambs' wool or of fine animal hair
68	Babies' garments and clothing accessories, excluding babies' gloves, mittens and mitts of categories 10 and 87, and babies' stockings, socks and sockettes, other than knitted or crocheted, of category 88
72	Swimwear, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres
73	Track suits of knitted or crocheted fabric, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres
74	Women's or girls' knitted or crocheted suits and ensembles, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres, excluding ski suits
75	Men's or boys' knitted or crocheted suits and ensembles, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres, excluding ski suits
76	Men's or boys' industrial or occupational clothing, other than knitted or crocheted; Women's or girls' aprons, smock-overalls and other industrial or occupational clothing, other than knitted or crocheted
78	Garments other than knitted or crocheted, excluding garments of categories 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 26, 27, 29, 68, 72, 76 and 77
83	Overcoats, jackets, blazers and other garments, including ski suits, knitted or crocheted, excluding garments of categories 4, 5, 7, 13, 24,26, 27, 28, 68, 69, 72, 73, 74, 75
84	Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres
85	Ties, bow ties and cravats other than knitted or crocheted,?/span> of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres
96	Non-woven fabrics and articles of such fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
100	Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with preparations of cellulose derivatives or of other artificial plastic materials
117	Woven fabrics of flax or of ramie
156	Blouses and pullovers knitted or crocheted of silk or silk waste for women and girls
157	Garments, knitted or crocheted, other than those of categories 1 to 123, 156
159	Dresses, blouses and shirt-blouses, not knitted or crocheted, of silk or silk waste Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and like, not knitted or crocheted, of silk or silk waste Ties, bow ties and cravats of silk or silk waste

In the meantime, China has, however, been invited to consultations in an attempt to solve the issue through dialogue. In case China cannot positively resolve the problems raised by Turkey, Turkey will be able to take further action and impose safeguard measures on Chinese mainland imports. The recent introduction by mainland China of export tariffs on several domestic textile products as of 1 January 2005 may contribute to settle this matter with Turkey and avoid an increase in protectionist measures against Chinese textile products in other countries.

In addition to the safeguard investigation, Turkey has initiated an anti-dumping investigation against textile products from mainland China. On 10 December 2004 the Turkish investigating authorities commenced an investigation on woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics from China (CN code 5801) as published in the Turkish official gazette. The investigation may last one year, but it can be extended up to eighteen months in special circumstances.

Another investigation initiated on 7 June 2004 by the Turkish investigating authorities targeted similar textiles products from mainland China such as textile fabrics impregnated, covered or laminated with polyurethane -- Leather substitute (CN code 5903.20). Chinese mainland's products other than textiles have been highly targeted by Turkish investigating authorities as the following table below reveals.

Current Turkish AD duties imposed on imports of textile products from mainland China